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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,946.59, 55,419.85 and 9,244.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,946.59, 55,419.85 and 9,244.59 is: 13,866.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,946.59 : 55,419.85 = 9,244.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,946.59/55,419.85 = 9,244.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,946.59x = 55,419.85 × 9,244.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,946.59x = 512,333,791.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,333,791.11/36,946.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,866.88

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